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After 18 months of innovative creative mobile apps work at Virgin Active, I am moving on. You can read about my work in this handy case study
Will be available for lead creative/art direction roles for mobile apps and digital transformation projects.
More about me:
Creative Director/Art Director/Creative Lead working on native/web apps since 2008. Art director since 1996. Mobile First advocate. Typography buff. I have designed over 25 apps for major brands such as Virgin Active, British Airways, Nectar, Sainsbury's, as well as first party apps for Nokia, award-winning betting apps for Betfair, and native banking apps for HSBC, Barclays, RBS and NatWest. I have a great deal of banking and fintech experience and specialise in mobile apps and innovation.


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- Calories 632
- Fat 30g
- Satfat 7g
- Protein 27g
- Carbohydrate 64g
- Fiber 9g
- Cholesterol 51mg
- Sodium 1095mg
Orzo Salad with Artichokes and Sausage
How to Make It
Step 1
Preheat oven to 450ºF. Line a baking sheet with foil. Toss artichokes with 2 Tbsp. oil, sprinkle with salt; roast 15 minutes. Stir in sausages and tomatoes; roast until heated through, about 15 minutes longer.
Step 2
Bring a pot of salted water to boil. Cook orzo until tender, about 9 minutes. Drain; toss with pesto in a large bowl.
Step 3
Toss artichoke mixture with orzo and Parmesan. Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired. Serve.

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Oct 17 (Reuters) - British challenger bank Virgin Money reported gross mortgage lending of 6.5 billion pounds ($8.6 billion) to the end of the third quarter, and said it had seen robust consumer demand with low unemployment and a resilient housing market.
Virgin Money said credit card balances were 2.89 billion pounds at the end of September, up from 2.44 billion pounds at the end of 2016.
The bank, which listed on London's main market in 2014, said it expected its full-year CET1 ratio, a closely watched measure of balance sheet strength, to be around 13.5 percent.
$1 = 0.7548 pounds Reporting by Noor Zainab Hussain in Bengaluru, editing by Anjuli Davies


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Niagara County Community College
Liberty Partnerships Program
3111 Saunders Settlement Road
Sanborn, NY 14132
Jaime Reid, Interim Director
Email: email@example.com
NCCC is an AA/EEO Institution
Application Process
- Complete the Liberty Partnerships Program application including a signature from a parent/guardian.
- Submit the application to your school counselor or Liberty Personnel.
- Liberty Personnel will determine acceptance into the program based on indicators and program capacity.
Students are selected for the program based on the following:
- Unsatisfactory academic performance
- High absenteeism
- Negative peer pressure
- History of family dropping out of school
- Low income status


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Deportation stories, books, poems, and more
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The Donahues celebrate Jacob's 20th birthday, and then Ryan figures out who his girlfriend is, after Winslow runs away, Depraved Hallway Fern has to figure out how to finance their second album, Jacob and Renee go to Renee's parents' house for Jacob's twentieth birthday and Kimberly, Micah and Luke figure… Read More
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Short Story / Literary Fiction
May 01, 2014
About a little Domican girl that gets separated from her parents because of immagration. (this is based of of my own experiance, due to the deportation of my father. This is from a young girls point of view maybe about 6 or 7) Read More
Ryan, Michael and Eric go to Mystic Stonington, Connecticut for an airsoft event and fraternal tensions between Ryan and his friend group increase, Luke Wilkinson is threatened with deportation and Brennan feels bad that his friend does not like Ryan Read More
July 14, 2013
Why do people discriminate against Hiv/Aids victims instead of love and respect they deserve in the community? Close the door against Aids, not the victim. Read More
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The unabated swarm of illegals storming our borders will be the death knell for this country. Read More
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As usual, Congress gives in to special interests and to hell with what the American people want. Read More
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Now both Tar Heel basketball teams are going to the Sweet 16s, just like Duke's.
The Tar Heels (27-8) will play the regional's top seed, Stanford, on Saturday in Spokane, Wash.
Krista Gross added 14 points and 10 rebounds for UNC, while Tierra Ruffin-Pratt had 10 rebounds to go with her seven points.
Victoria Dunlap led Kentucky (25-9) with 23 points, followed by A'dia Mathies with 13, Keyla Snowden 12 and Maegan Conwright 10.


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Potluck Party Invitation
Need inspiration for your Party invitation? On the Internet, many examples of unique and interesting invitation designs that are available. And now, I would like to share about potluck party invitation, all of them are definitely worth your attention. Potluck party invitation are packaged with 16 interesting ideas that can be applied to your invites with different themes and colors. Use your time well to choose, so your invitations are perfect.
The good color flow will create a sense of continuity and harmony throughout your Party card. Look at the ideas below, and choose the color combinations that match with your criteria. After that, choose the theme of the card, and make sure you select a theme that describe who you are.After you chose the color and theme, use your creativity to combine the two.
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Highlights of Vietnam Saigon - Hanoi At a Glance
Located in More of Asia's Vietnam Region
A package desigined to show the highlights of Vietnam
8 days/7 nights
Saigon - Hanoi
Couples only
Full Service Resort
Some Meals
Highlights of Vietnam Saigon - Hanoi
A package designed for those with less time who want to capture the essence and highlights of Vietnam.
(B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner indicates what meals are included on the day.Back to Top
Day 1 & 2
Day 1 Saigon (D)
On arrival at Saigon International Airport a local English speaking guide will meet you for the transfer to your hotel. Afternoon free to explore downtown Saigon's shops and markets. Tonight a special treat as your guide takes you to a popular local restaurant to discover Vietnam's wonderful cuisine.
Day 2 Saigon (B,L)
Today a tour of Saigon and the Cu Chi Tunnels. In the morning travel to Cu Chi where a video highlights their use during the war. Parts of the tunnels have been excavated for you to see inside. In the afternoon the City Tour includes Cholon (China Town) Wholesale market, Thien Hau Pagoda, Notre Dame Cathedral and if time allows the War Museum.Back to Top
Day 3 & 4
Day 3 Saigon to Hoi An (B)
Morning transfer (driver only) to Saigon Airport for the flight to Danang in Central Vietnam. On arrival meet and greet your local guide for the transfer through to Hoi An. After checking into your hotel, a short guided walking tour takes you inside some of the historic buildings, a chance to learn some of the history behind this ancient town
Day 4 Hoi An (B)
Free day in Hoi An. During the 17th and 18th centuries Hoi An was a major Asian trading centre and much remains as it was then. A wonderful town for getting clothes tailor made or for buying souvenirs, Hoi An also boasts an excellent beach nearby, you can hire a bicycle to ride there, or a car & driver.Back to Top
Day 5 & 6
Day 5 Hoi An to Hue (B)
Today your guide and driver will tour you over the spectacular Hai Van Pass, rated by National Geographic as one of the 50 must-do journeys in the world. Visit Marble Mountain, China beach (have a swim if you wish) and the Cham Museum in Danang enroute. Overnight in Hue.
Day 6 Hue (B,L)
A tour of Hue begins with a boat trip along the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda, built in 1601. Then continue by car to the Ancient Citadel, the capital of Vietnam from 1802-1945, which was recognized as a World Heritage Site, where the last King of Vietnam Bao Dai King abdicated on 30 August, 1945. Continue to visit Khai Dinh Tomb with its mix of Asian and Western architecture.Back to Top
Day 7 & 8
Day 7 Hue to Hanoi (B)
Transfer to Hue airport for the flight to Hanoi for early morning flight (driver only). On arrival
transfer your hotel, half-day city tour to visit some of Hanoi's historical sights. Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and Ho Chi Minh's house, One Pillar Pagoda and the Temple of Literature. Afternoon at leisure for shopping or to explore your own interests further.
The evening is at leisure – we suggest the Night markets or a traditional "Water Puppet Theatre" show (not included)
Day 8 Hanoi (B)
Transfer to airport (driver only) for your outbound flight. Tour ends.Back to Top
Extend your stay and add on Halong Bay
Extend your stay in Hanoi to enjoy a cruise on the spectacular Halong Bay. From $590 p/p this includes 1 night in Hanoi with breakfast and 1 night aboard a Junk on Halong Bay including Lunch, dinner and breakfast & return transfers to and from Halong Bay.Back to Top


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This is a rush transcript from "Special Report," July 23, 2014. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated.
SEN. MITCH MCCONNELL, R-KY, SENATE MINORITY LEADER: Just look at what President Obama and the majority leader have planned for the coming days.
The president is off campaigning for a workforce training bill he's actually already signed. It makes no sense. But this is a man who just cannot stop campaigning.
SEN. DIANNE FEINSTEIN, D - CA: I'm not going to tell the president what to do. But I think the world would very much expect his increased attention on this matter. And I think there ought to be increased attention.
BRET BAIER, ANCHOR: Two more Ukrainian jets shot down in eastern Ukraine today. Vladimir Putin out blaming the West and Ukraine. We're back with the panel. Steve, you can hear some bipartisan angst, obviously, about President Obama's schedule continuing. But what about the situation in Ukraine?
STEVE HAYES, SENIOR WRITER, THE WEEKLY STANDARD: Well, good for Dianne Feinstein for actually saying like that. She will no doubt be getting calls from the White House. She is absolutely right. The president needs to be paying more attention. The fact that he is not paying attention I think gives the de facto green light to somebody like Vladimir Putin who is supporting these Russian separatists. The big to pieces of news today were that the Ukrainian fighters were shot down, as you suggest, and that Russian troops were moving, again, to the Ukrainian border. This is clear that Vladimir Putin doesn't see anything the U.S. has done since the shoot-down of the Malaysian Airlines plane as having any real consequences. He is not afraid of the consequences. He is not afraid of the West, and he doesn't think that this president has taken this crisis seriously. I think he has good reason to come to that conclusion.
A.B. STODDARD, ASSOCIATE EDITOR, THE HILL: Well, I don't think there is anything President Obama is going to do militarily that will be supported by this country. If you look at recent polls over the last just week alone you see Americans thinking that we should be doing less to counter Russian aggression, which is really quite stunning.
President Obama has to use rhetoric or sanctions. He has tried on his own to use sanctions. He hasn't gone far enough, of course, with what they call sectoral or level three sanctions that would really, really hurt. He was on the phone with President Putin the day that the airliner went down because Putin was be upset with what he sees as another step towards painful sanctions. He can't convince the Europeans yet to get on board. Unless he changes our energy policy it's hard to imagine how he is make Putin hurt.
And it looks like with two downed jets and insurgent admitting today that they did have the Buk missile technology and more of an incursion into eastern Ukraine, Putin will do whatever he wants. So President Obama should probably be using rhetoric and not be at fundraisers. I think Putin watches that too. And I believe in optics. I think he should be back here talking about it. But, frankly, until the Europeans get on board, I think his hands are tied.
BAIER: Charles, I want to turn to you Israel and Hamas, the Gaza Strip. The U.N. secretary-general out with a statement after we talked about on the show these rockets found in a U.N. school. Here is what the secretary- general put out today. Now the rockets are missing. "The secretary- general was alarmed to hear rockets were placed in a UNRWA school in Gaza and that subsequently these have gone missing. He expresses outrage and regret at placing of weapons in a U.N. administered school. The secretary-general calls on all of those who have any influence over militant groups to send an unmistakable message that this is unacceptable." Charles?
CHARLES KRAUTHAMMER, SYNDICATED COLUMNIST: This statement tells you all you need to know about how corrupt and corrupted the U.N. is in the conflict between Israel and the Arabs. Number one, the missiles haven't gone missing. We know what happened. The U.N. workers returned them to the "authorities," quote, unquote, which means Hamas, they will be used against innocent Jews.
Second, the expression of outrage, that he is shocked, shocked to discover there are missiles in the U.N. school is preposterous. How do you smuggle 20 missiles into a classroom? Can you imagine the principle in the U.S. saying, well, I really am not sure how they got there? What did the Hamas do, put them in a golf bag, walk them in and say he is preparing for the Gaza open? The U.N. workers -- UNRWA have collaborated with Hamas for years and years. They know that there are missiles in the schools, in the hospitals, in the mosques, and they know what's going to happen. Kids will be killed and that's going to be on television.
And the secretary-general complains that this was smuggling into the schools. The problem isn't smuggling. The problem is that the use of human shields is a violation of the fundamental law of war. That's what's happening and the U.N. is aiding and abetting it.
BAIER: You know, another thing Charles raised some eyebrows at the U.N. today, and that is that U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is flying around for emergency meetings on a plane funded by Qatar, the country of Qatar, which a lot people know is a supporter of Hamas. So why would the U.N. take the plane provided by Qatar?
KRAUTHAMMER: Because the U.N. doesn't even care about appearances anymore. The bias it has against Israel, its Human Rights Commission today said was going to open an inquiry into the human rights violations out of the Israelis when the ones, the use of human shields, the rocketing of innocents, is what is happening on the part of Hamas. We hear almost nothing about that. The U.N. is so committed to the Palestinian cause, and in this case the Hamas cause, that it doesn't even care about appearances. And after all, who but you and a few other outlets are going to report it? How many have reported the rockets in the school?
BAIER: I don't know, but it's not many. I guarantee you that. Panel, stay tuned for some thoughts on the New Hampshire Senate race. We'll have you weigh in from Washington. I'm here in Concord. Stay with us.
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|15 Mar 2014
Windows 7 Professional X64
I agree about Samsung SSD being the best bang for the buck.
I just ordered this one to replace my current 830 which is going into my new laptop.
Amazon.com: Samsung Electronics 840 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5-Inch SATA III Single Unit Version Internal Solid State Drive MZ-7TE250BW: Computers & Accessories
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Okay guys. Thanks for all the help. :) I might get Samsung EVO or Samsung Pro. :)
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Get Samsung PRO since it has MLC chips that last longer which would be better for applications that write a lot to the drive. Samsung should be great to use in Korea since the customer service should be better since Samsung is an Korean company.
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I've learned about the curious case of Joseph Smith III.
LDS Church members may understand him to be a misguided prophet whose family did not follow the "true vine" of the gospel.
But he may have quite a case otherwise.
Smith III succeeded his father Joseph Smith, Jr., the founder of Mormonism, in the Community of Christ (formerly Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints).
Here's his case:
Not only church patriarch Joseph Smith, Sr., but the prophet himself (at least twice) prophesied via blessings that Smith III would lead the church upon the prophet's death. One blessing was given in 1844, before the prophet died.
Anyone involved with Mormonism should read "Joseph Smith III: Pragmatic Prophet." University of Illinois Press offers a fair recounting.
We read that Smith III:
- Believed that the church lost its way in the 1840s, after the bank failure of Joseph Smith, Jr. (henceforth called 'prophet') and doctrines like polygamy were introduced;
- Studied law and saw that as a basis for religion, particularly in terms of a "committee system" (more democratic), "pragmatism" and "legalism";
- Was described in reference to the phrase "one mighty and strong," which is used in Mormon circles even today to consider someone who will rise to leadership in inspired fashion;
- Was rejected by leaders of the Utah church despite the prophecies;
- Was in favor of ending slavery, considering himself "a Lincoln man";
- Proactively taught that polygamy was not of God, declaring plural marriage to oppose the Christian message;
- "Was a master at mitigating conflict," whereas the succession crisis, which Brigham Young emerged from as the LDS Church president, wasn't;
- Sent a missionary force to Utah to gather Latter-day Saints to the correct church;
- Got 500 letters from the Salt Lake valley asking for missionaries to be sent there;
- Sought reconciliation with Brigham Young's church and had a role in the Edmunds-Tucker Act, which ended polygamy;
- Was in Washington, D.C. pursuing an end to polygamy while there were LDS polygamy issues in Mexico;
- Was recommended by Brigham Young to replace the prophet after the prophet died;
- Was highly respected by non-LDS folks and highly regarded the constitutional mandate of separation between church and state and also the importance of religious freedom for all;
- Didn't want his own son to be the succeeding prophet until his son became intently involved in and serious about the church, and the son was much more involved in leading the church than challenger R.C. Evans had been;
- Didn't have a funeral of fanfare, asking that money that would have gone to his funeral be instead given to charity;
- Had unique leadership qualities in being "rational," "traditional" and "charismatic";
- Helped Mormonism in general, including the LDS Church and all Mormon sects gain more notoriety;
And this is interesting:
- His church was regarded as the authentic successor to the prophet's when a judge ruled that Community of Christ had rightful ownership of most of the Kirtland Temple property.


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Pagan Blog Project – Letter F
Finding your deity
I've been a solitary for many years. I had not felt much connection to any particular deity. I did know that it was a female form but that was the extent of it. Late last year I was chatting with a friend on Facebook and he mentioned Hekate to me. I remember how odd I thought the spelling was because in my goddess chant and on several of my prayers I see the name spelled with a c and not a K.
I began to study Hekate and found that I was drawn to her. As a child I was drawn to Greek mythology. I read everything I could get my hands on. My favorite was the story of Persephone and Hades, in which Hekate guides Persephone back and forth from the underworld. During this time I also collected keys. I found them intriguing and wanted to have lots of them. I was not aware of Hekate's status as a goddess and was unaware of the symbolism of the keys.
I experienced many experiences throughout my young adulthood of contact with the spirit world. I had visits from those that had past looking for the correct place to go. I would often bring home stray animals and have been drawn to dogs with masks and snakes.
Other links to Hekate in my life are these:
I worked on a blog project that some of you may remember called "What Makes You State Great?" for the "Hail Columbia" project against the NAR and Dominionism. The goddess Columbia has often been compared to Hekate, also being a torchbearer.
An herb sacred to Hekate is belladonna. I play an online game where for many years, my title was "Belladonna".
The Willow tree is my tree.
I spend a lot of time mapping cemeteries. I started this when we moved here six years ago; very appropriate that my goddess is the goddess of graveyards.
It took many years for me to find my Goddess. Finding her was much more difficult than it was for her to find me.
It took many years for me to find my Goddess. Finding her was much more difficult than it was for her to find me.
In my adult practices I've had many visits from spirits that have passed. I've seen aunts and uncles, cousins, friends and strangers. This led me to enter a contest where I posted about my cousin's passing and how he still visits me here. He died at a cross roads, and without my knowledge of that event, I bought a house that ends at the exact opposite side of that place; also at a crossroad. My blog entry resulted in my winning the contest and I got a copy of Christian Day's book "The Witch's book of the Dead". This is when I first formally met Hekate.
My studies opened up many things for me; my love of fire and torches, my connection to masks and magic; as well as my attraction to Samhain and keys to find me. As I look back her influence has been there. As the protector of the less fortunate, I feel that she has been here with me throughout my life, even if I have only just found her.
Sometimes it might not come to you right away, but finding your deity can be a wonderful experience.
Below are some links that helped me find mine.
YouTube Channel – Hersacredfires
The Covenant of Hekate
This is a introduction video on Hekate.
This is a introduction video on Hekate.
Namaste & Blessed Be


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Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time: The Eye of the World #1
- Story by
- Chuck Dixon and Robert Jordan
- Art by
- Chase Conley
- Colors by
- Nicolas Chapuis
- Letters by
- Bill Tortolini
- Cover by
- Chase Conley and Seamas
- Publisher
- Dynamite Entertainment
When "The Wheel of Time" was first published, my attention was elsewhere. I like some of the genre sometimes referred to as the "big fat fantasy" (because of the length of the books), but in 1990 I was too busy with authors like Tad Williams, before later moving onto new series by Kate Elliott and George R.R. Martin. So as the popularity of "The Wheel of Time" series grew, I ended up curiously immune from it all, something that gave me a good vantage point as I watched some friends burn out on the series one by one.
But still, I've wondered at times if I would've been hooked had I picked up the first book in the series, "The Eye of the World," so this comic adaptation of the book seemed like a good a way as any to figure that out. So while I don't know how much or little Chuck Dixon brought to the adaptation, I'm going to judge it primarily as a work of Robert Jordan's. The good news? The opening pages of "The Eye of the World" are probably the best in the comic, with a young girl being watched by a raven as she gathers water, and how she and her fellow children listen to the opening moments of a story from an adult. It's nothing out of the ordinary in terms of plot, but the narration is told in an enticing way, one that made me see quickly how Jordan was able to grab his audience early on. It's atmospheric and, to top it off, Chase Conley's art is also strong here, reminding me a bit of Joshua Middleton's debut on "Meridian" back in the day.
The bad news, though, is that the book shifts to a second prologue immediately afterwards and utterly lost me in the process. I understand that it's providing back story to the fight between good and evil, because it has all the subtlety of a sledgehammer. All it's missing is a few, "Muahahahahahas!" from the man in black and it would hit all the needed cliches. Even after it's over, the issue never really recovers; the mysterious stranger coming to town in search of a young hero feels so tired and old hat that it's hard to keep your attention focused. Characters throw out strange terms left and right out of context, and it feels more like someone who's read the first chapters of "The Fellowship of the Ring" one too many times. Even Conley's art isn't quite as strong here; it's not quite as lush and smooth, with too-thick ink lines and a slight flatness. I'm not sure what exactly caused such a shift in even the visuals, but comparing the front and the back of the book makes you wonder if there's a missing credit for a different inker on some of the pages.
"Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time: The Eye of the World" is the perfect title for this comic, because it sums up its contents quite nicely. It's overall clumsy and trips over its own feet, but if you trim it down to just a small piece you can find a real winner. Maybe if I'd read "The Eye of the World" I'd be more gripped by this adaptation, but as a new reader despite the early strength it just falls flat.


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April 2013:
Ivan runs into Arsene's office,
"Arsene, Arsene, We've done it, we've signed Stevan Jovetic. It's a done deal, all sorted, no dramas"
"Now Ivan, are you sure. I've heard these sort of stories before" retorts Arsene
"Well, we've agreed terms with the player" Ivan responds excitedly.
"Really Ivan, really?"
"I'm about to speak to his agent, but its all sorted, scouts honor"
July 2013:
Stevan Jovetic signs for Manchester €it¥ for £22 million.
Arsene can be heard along the Marble Halls "ARSE"
June 2014:
"Arsene, Arsene, it's done, I've got him, I've got Higuain"
"Ivan, really now, is it all finalized this time?"
"Arsene trust me, Real have said we can talk & his dad says he's coming. £25 mil' It's in the bag, no problems"
"Ivan, when the fax lands in my desk, I'll celebrate"
"O yea of little faith, Arsene"
July 2013:
NAPOLI have today completed the signing of £32million striker Gonzalo Higuain.
Arsene can be heard stomping around London Colney, "BLOODY HELL IVAN"
July 2013:
"Look Arsene, £40,000,001 & it's in the bag, Suarez is ours. It's written in his contract"
"Ivan, you are pissing me off now. Is this one all sorted?"
"Arsene, come on, when have I ever let you down? Suarez is ours, I've booked the medical. We will unveil him before the Emirates Cup. Don't worry"
"I don't want to look stupid here, I'm getting fed up of all this. I never had these problems when David was around!! Just tell me, IS IT SORTED?"
"Look Arsene, this is what Stan employees me for. Don't worry, I know what I'm doing"
"I will believe that when I see it!!!"
August 2013:
Suarez set to sign new contract at Liverpool.
Arsene, "FOR FCUKS SAKE IVAN"
August 2013:
"Arsene, I've got this player, Gustavo, he…"
& so the "Arsenal double act" continues, but Saturday showed that it can't carry on for long.
3 very important 'solution opportunities' were highlighted against Villa:
1. Next weekend, due to injury & suspension, The BFG is our only available first team CB. Compounded further if Gibbs & Bac are injured, potentially 5 from 7 defenders out !!!!
2. 'Theres something about Mikel'. If Arteta don't play, we don't win !!!!
3. OG needs help up front. He doesn't scare defenders, but he CAN score goals, he needs a partner or serious competition & fast.
It would be good to have 3 months to sort all this out…..
oh yeah, WE DID HAVE !!!!!
TheSundayMorningGooner: Gonna be an interesting couple of weeks


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Thanks so much everyone! Please help!
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The One That Almost Got Away
"There will come a time when you believe everything is finished. That will be the beginning." -- Louis L'Amour
On the Wednesday evening preceding the Waldo 100k, the race director, Craig Thornley, announced that a wildfire had pervaded portions of the course that we were to run. Incredibly disappointed, I appreciated Craig's transparency and his efforts to keep runners apprised of the situation. The race would either be canceled or be rerouted, but Craig was not sure. I checked my e-mail and Facebook for updates, incessantly refreshing internet pages in anticipation. At 11:45 a.m. on Friday morning (the day before the race), I received an e-mail: "Waldo is on." The race had been rerouted and would now be 105k. I was ecstatic! Five climbs, two peaks, and 65.6 miles. This would be the race of all races.
As one of the most prestigious races in Oregon and one that is part of the Montrail Ultra Cup, the Waldo 100k is a little intimidating for us mere mortals. Being in the company of runners like Tim Olson, Ian Sharman, Hal Koerner, Yassine Douboin, and Joelle Vaught can leave one questioning: "Do I belong here?" Nonetheless, I was anxious to conquer this distance again and prove to myself that I am prepared to take on
Pine to Palm 100. I sat on the steps of the Willamette Pass lodge and listened to the pre-race briefing, glancing up at the first climb that I would conquer the next morning.
"This is not Badger Mountain," I repeated to myself as I lie awake in the early hours of race morning, listening to the sound of rain drops hitting the roof of the car in which Sarah and I were camping. The sound was soothing. I was exhausted and nervous, but, somehow, I found peace in the quiet drizzle. "This is not Badger Mountain," the race that will forever haunt me. "This is not Badger Mountain, and it will not end the same way."
As early starters, Sarah and I toed the start line at 3:00 a.m. In the dark of the night, we made the slow climb up the dusty, dirt road parallel to the chair lift, climbing approximately 1,400 ft. over about two miles. We reached the top of the road and, then, turned off onto single-track trail. We followed the trail in the dark for several miles at a gradual descent until we reached the Gold Lake aid station at around 7.4 miles. After a quick stop, we were off once again and soon began the second climb to the summit of Mt. Fuji.
The approximately seven-mile climb up Mt. Fuji was slow, but mostly shrouded in darkness, somehow making the hills easier to ascend. The sun started to rise mid climb and we were able to rid ourselves of the weight of our headlamps and run freely into daybreak with the energy derived form the morning sun. We made a brief stop at the Mt. Fuji aid station before finishing the climb to the summit just above 7,000 ft. As far as climbs in this race go, I found the climb to Mt. Fuji to be relatively mild. That said, the change in altitude was a factor for me and my breathing was labored once I climbed above 6,000 ft., despite having done some altitude training in recent weeks.
After summiting Mt. Fuji, we enjoyed a soft descent to the Mt. Ray aid station at about mile 20.5, from which we quickly began our third climb to Mt. Ray. The climb to Mt. Ray is a gradual one that gains about 1,500 ft. over approximately nine miles miles. This climb, again was uneventful. Sarah and I had made a pact early on that we would not allow ourselves to experience any low points for at least 28 miles. We successfully pushed through those 28 miles, passing the aid station at The Twins and making our way to Charlton Lake at around mile 30.4. Our stop at the Charlton Lake aid station was a bit longer than the others. I switched out my hydration pack and Sarah picked up a drop bag. We selected this stop as a major refueling point and then we pressed on.
The sun started to break through the clouds as we departed Charlton Lake and the temperature began to warm. It was not long before my clothes were dry and I started to get hot. "Don't let the heat get to you," Sarah said. I couldn't help it. I was already hot and I dreaded the raising temperatures.
The single-track, dirt trail turned to a single-track trail of sand/dirt mix, and, where we were previously shielded by the canopy of the forest, we were now mostly exposed through the next aid station at Rd. 4290 (about 35.6 miles in). This was the last aid station we would reach where drop bags would be available so, again, we spent several minutes there to refill our packs and pick up the contents of our drop bags. Normally, I overpack my drop bags slightly so that I have variety. When I reached the aid station at Rd. 4290, however, I panicked, knowing that this would be my last drop bag, and I made the unfortunate mistake of loading my pack with everything in my drop bag. It was not long before I regretted this decision. I slogged along the exposed trail in the heat as my pack weighed heavily on my shoulders.
Shortly after Rd. 4290, I reached the dark miles that we all anticipate and that we all dread. I stopped talking. I stopped eating. It was everything I could do to put one foot in front of the other. Sarah tried to pull me out my slump: "Remember why you're here," she said, but that made me want to cry. Tears welled in my eyes. "Keep moving," I told myself. "If you can't do this, you can't run Pine to Palm. Keep moving."
The next several miles were a struggle. At about mile 39, I stopped in the middle of the trail. "I'm going to try to pee," I told Sarah. It had been too long and I needed to try to force my body to recover. If I could do that, I had a chance of finishing this race. I forced myself to pee, I ate a Stinger waffle, and I had a silent conversation with myself. "You've covered this distance before," I told myself. "You've covered this distance and you've done it under harder conditions. Suck it up and move." Shortly after that, Sarah emerged from the bushes. "I'm ready," I said. "Let's go." By mile 41, I had recovered and I did not allow myself to fall into that dark place again. We began the fourth climb to The Twins. When I reached the aid station at The Twins, I donated all of the fuel in my pack other than what I needed to finish the race.
After Sarah and I ran through the aid station at The Twins, we turned the corner to see Sarah's partner, Adam, waiting for us. As a complete surprise, he had driven the four plus hours from Portland to run the final twenty or so miles of the race (and the toughest climb) with us. We were ecstatic! His support, encouragement, and coaching for the final 20 miles proved to be exactly what Sarah and I needed.
Each of the four climbs was overshadowed by the shroud that was the ascent of Maiden Peak, a vertical climb with few switchbacks, covering close to 3,000 ft. over 5 miles. The absence of switchbacks and the dramatic increase in elevation make this the most difficult climb of the race, one that every runner dreads. The slow climb to the peak felt as though it would never end. My glutes and hips ached. My lungs burned. I was wheezing. By the time we reached the aid station midway through the climb, I was hunched over, gasping for breath. I forced myself to eat, I caught my breath, and the three of us pushed forward. Adam, who is a climber in addition to a runner, slowed his pace to help be gain control over my breathing and to coach me up the summit.
Within a mile or so of cresting the climb, the we heard thunder. We knew that we needed to move faster, so we pushed as hard as we could. We emerged from the trees to reach the final section where we would climb another .1-.25 mile before summiting the peak. When we turned the corner, however, a volunteer was waiting to check our bib numbers to confirm that we had made the climb and then he sent us down the mountain. We would not be permitted to finish summiting the peak; the thunder and lightning had gotten too bad.
From the summit of Maiden Peak, the course follows a steep descent that leads to the final aid station before the finish. There I tried to consume enough calories to run the final 7.5 rolling miles along the PCT to the finish. Eating had become very difficult for me by this point, but I was able to stomach a couple of cups of soda, a few pretzels, and a bite of a muffin. It wasn't much, but it would be enough.
The sun started to get lower in the sky and darkness was approaching. We were determined, however, to finish the race before the sun set and we had to put our headlamps on once again. We pushed forward as quickly as we could and, somehow, we managed to maintain an even pace. Due to the reroute and the fact that the course was long this year, we did not now exactly how much farther we had to go, but we knew that we were within 5k of finishing. We pushed harder. Soon, we heard the sound of traffic from the road below. We pushed harder. We saw lights. I yelled to Sarah: "Run it in, Sarah!" "We're finishing this together," she yelled back. I sped up, trying to catch her. "Go Des," Adam yelled. "You can do it." Soon, Sarah and I were side by side with the finish line in sight. We ran harder on our dead legs than I knew was possible. Then, the finish. Greeted by hugs and words of praise from Craig Thornley, Yassine Diboun, and Willie McBride, Sarah and I crossed the finish line in 17:29:13, just as darkness fell. Craig handed me my hat, the coveted Waldo hat that runners only receive if they complete the course in under a certain number of hours. As I reveled in my excitement over finishing the most difficult race I had ever attempted, I thought to myself: "No, this was not like Badger Mountain and, yes, I do freaking belong here."


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Posted: 2013-04-26
Kuujjuaq and Nain, April 24th 2013 -It is with great pride that the Aboriginal governments and Nations of Québec and Labrador stand together and formerly announce the creation of the Ungava Peninsula Caribou Aboriginal Round Table, a united and powerful voice that will endeavor to preserve caribou and the deep relationship that aboriginal people have long held with it.
Following an initial historic meeting in Kuujjuaq in January, the Inuit, Innu and Inuit/Metis living in Labrador as well as the Inuit, Innu, Naskapi and Cree living in Quebec gathered together again in Uashat mak ManiLUtenam last week to formalize the Ungava Peninsula Caribou Aboriginal Round Table. The Round Table has been created to respond to the decline of the migratory caribou and will strive to develop a conservation and management system in a way that respects all cultures and traditions. This gathering is a strong step towards aboriginal leadership and responsibility towards the preservation of the land and animals on which they depend.
The Round Table has elected two CoLchairs, Ms Sarah Leo, (Government of Nunatsiavut), and Mr. Adamie Delisle Alaku,(Makivik Corporation) as well as an executive committee composed of representatives from each Nation namely Réal McKenzie (Innu of the Québec region), George Guanish (Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach), Todd Russell (NunatuKavut Community Council), Prote Poker (Innu Nation) and Isaac Masty (Grand Council of the Crees of Eeyou Istchee/Cree Regional Authority (GCCEI/CRA) as well as the CoLchairs.
A technical Committee has also been assigned to support the activities of the Round Table and initiate the development of a Conservation Plan for the Ungava Caribou Herds including a process for recommending the sustainable sustenance and cultural allocation of caribou while respecting the sovereignty and independence of each member nation.
"The caribou has brought us together; we are united and committed to preserving caribou and our relationship with it for our present and future generations" says Sarah Leo, President of Nunatsiavut and coLchair of the Round Table.
As stated in the attached declaration (http://www.makivik.org/aboriginal-leaders-come-together- to-protect-the-george-river-and-leaf-river-caribou-herds/), caribou is central to the Aboriginal Peoples of the Ungava Peninsula. It is an integral part of the Aboriginal cultural, physical and spiritual wellLbeing, as well as the food security of our nations. All members of the Round Table share deep respect and responsibility towards the caribou, and agreed that actions must be taken to respond to this critical decline of the George River Caribou Herd and the uncertain future of the Leaf River and Torngat Caribou Herds.
"The Round Table is a true testament of the respect for the individual realities and sovereignty of each participating aboriginal nations," says Adamie Delisle Alaku of the Makivik Corporation and coLchair of the Round Table. "I have great faith in the power of our unity, and that we will achieve our goal of preserving caribou while protecting our cultural well>being," he added.
The Ungava Caribou Aboriginal Round Table membership is: the Inuit of Nunavik, the Inuit of Nunatsiavut, the NunatuKavut Community Council, the Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach, the Grand Council of the Crees of Eeyou Istchee/Cree Regional Authority (GCCEI/CRA), the Innu Nation of Labrador and all the Innu communities from the Québec region. The Round Table will be developing a website in the near future.
Contact: Sarah Leo, CoLChair (709) 922L2942
Adamie Delisle Alaku, CoLChair (819) 964-2925Aboriginal leaders come together to protect the George River and Leaf River Caribou Herds Emergency Aboriginal Caribou Summit January 16D17, 2013 Kuujjuaq, Nunavik
'Intimate relationship with the land' is a dimension far from being a mythical one, but certainly real, present and essential to the physical, mental and spiritual well-being of an individual and a society as a whole. For thousands of years we have depended on the land and lived within the natural cycles of life. Understanding and respect of the land and animals was and is fundamental for our survival. Respect for the animal is an important component throughout the process of hunting and the life of a hunter. It is shown in many ways, but most importantly respect is shown by sharing, harvesting only what is needed and what the population can handle, and ensuring that all parts of the animal are used. These principals are the foundation for our use and management of the land.¨
The Emergency Aboriginal Caribou Summit held in Kuujjuaq on January 16th and 17th, 2013 was truly a historic event uniting for the first time, under our leadership, the Inuit of Nunavik, the Inuit of Nunatsiavut, Nunatukavut, the Innu Nation, six Innu communities from Québec, the Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach, and the Cree Nation of Eeyou Istchee. This gathering marks the beginning of our united and powerful voice coming together to protect the George River and Leaf River Caribou Herds.
Caribou is central to our people. It is an integral part of who we are, our culture, our spiritual and physical wellLbeing. We all share deep respect and responsibility towards the caribou. Many concerns, knowledge and emotions were shared between the participants and all agreed that actions must be taken to respond to the critical state of the George River Caribou Herd (GRCH).
All participants recognized that;
The George River Caribou Herd is in serious decline;
There is a need for an open discussion between concerned Aboriginal Peoples to better understand and reduce the impacts of our collective harvest on the herd and the food security of our people.
The Leaf River Caribou Herd is also in decline, and that the critical state of the George River Caribou Herd and the unavailability of the caribou for subsistence hunting will bring added pressure on the Leaf River Caribou Herd.
The land is changing and the impacts of climate change, industrial development, and the growing human population and easier accessibility of the herd cannot be ignored in the management actions to be put forward. With the exponential rate of development, the protection of caribou habitat is greatly deficient and needs to be addressed seriously.
The governments of Québec and Newfoundland and Labrador need to take responsibility and significant and immediate actions need to be put in place to ensure as a priority:
The Government of Nunatsiatvut has already taken leadership in recommending the establishment of a protection zone for the George River caribou calving grounds by designating a 14,000 km2 protection zone under the Regional Land Use Plan for the Labrador Inuit Settlement Area. The aboriginal leaders fully supported the Regional Land Use Plan for the Labrador Inuit Settlement Area and urged the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to adopt it.
Summit participants also endorsed the immediate establishment of a permanent Aboriginal Leadership Round Table for the management of caribou and called on the governments of Newfoundland and Labrador and Québec to create a coLmanagement board that would include meaningful and significant participation of all Aboriginal Peoples connected to the herds.
Given the critical state of the George River Herd and the declining state of the Leaf River Herd, participants stressed the need to put in place close monitoring and research programs for the herds with a meaningful and active engagement of the Aboriginal groups and their knowledge. Each Aboriginal group has responsibilities to find solutions respecting the concerns and needs of all communities. Particpants recognized the critical state of the herd and the difficulties that this will bring to the future of our people and our children. Some groups have already made important sacrifices and each will act immediately to fulfill their obligation to properly inform their respective communities about the urgency of this matter and the need to take appropriate actions. The Leaders recognize and respect the independence and sovereignty of each participating Nation and community.
The Nunatsiavut Government reaffirmed its position that Beneficiaries cease harvesting from the George River Caribou Herd for two years. Nunatukavut has asked its membership to cease harvesting from the George River Caribou Herd for one year.
The caribou have been plentiful for us to harvest for many years. Now it is our responsibility to work together and make sure that we do all that is necessary to respect and preserve this important animal. We have agreed to reconvene in early April to make decisions on collective actions and measures for the protection of the George River and Leaf River caribou herds.